We have experimentally studied the dense flow of identical bubbles below planes inclined at an angle theta. The flow is driven by the fast motion of dislocations. As a function of the density of ... [more ▼]

We have experimentally studied the dense flow of identical bubbles below planes inclined at an angle theta. The flow is driven by the fast motion of dislocations. As a function of the density of dislocations (controlled by the parameter theta), a transition occurs between a simple collective block motion and a granular-like surface flow regime. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. [less ▲]

We have experimentally investigated 2-dimensional dense bubble flows underneath inclined planes. Velocity profiles and velocity fluctuations have been measured. A broad second-order phase transition between two dynamical regimes is observed as a function of the tilt angle theta. For low theta values, a block motion is observed. For high theta values, the velocity pro. le becomes curved and a shear velocity gradient appears in the flow. [less ▲]